Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Phyllis A. Mattice

Phyllis A. Mattice

Oct 21, 2017

Stamford- Phyllis A. Mattice, 81, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Robinson Terrace, where she had resided since 2015.

Phyllis was born on December 22, 1935 in the Town of Esperance to that late Kathryn (Davis) and Nathan Egnor.

She lived in several places through the years and worked at many different locations, including Cobleskill...

Robert E. Fulton, Sr.

Robert E. Fulton, Sr.

Oct 16, 2017

Middleburgh: Robert E. Fulton Sr. of Middleburgh, set sail on eternal patrol on October 16, 2017.  He died peacefully at home in the loving care of his family.  He would have celebrated his 95th birthday that following Saturday. Robert was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Evelyn Bollten Fulton, his sister Agnes Fulton, and his son-in-law...

Mildred Dittmar

Mildred Dittmar

Oct 14, 2017

Middleburgh- Mildred Dittmar, 94, of Lawton Hollow Road, died peacefully at home, in the loving care of her family on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Mildred was born in Esperance on April 6, 1923 to Myrtle (Houghtaling) and George Pierce.

She was a dedicated farmer's wife, working side by side with her husband Andrew in every...

Robert J. Mokricki

Robert J. Mokricki

Oct 14, 2017

Rensselaerville- Robert J. Mokricki, 81, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2017, with his family by his side.

Robert was born on February 10, 1936 in Yonkers to the late Margaret (Majcher) and John Mokricki.

He attended Gorton High School and the Art Students' League.

Robert proudly served his country in...

Rocco J. Parise, Sr.

Rocco J. Parise, Sr.

Oct 12, 2017

Middleburgh- Rocco J. Parise, Sr., 98, of Middleburgh and most recently White Plains, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at White Plains Hospital.

Rocco was born in Brooklyn on March 24, 1919 to Filomena (Lepore) and Michael Parise.

He grew up in Brooklyn with his siblings and worked alongside his dad on an ice and coal...

Marian E. Nichols

Marian E. Nichols

Oct 2, 2017

Middleburgh- Marian E. Nichols, 87, of Keyserkill Road, died at Albany Medical Center on Monday, October 2, 2017.

Marian was born in the Town of Fulton on December 1, 1929 to Mary Grace (Wormer) and Irving Bellinger.

Marian graduated from Middleburgh Central School and worked at several locations, picking berries at Bohringer's Fruit...

Joan K. Murtha

Joan K. Murtha

Sep 30, 2017

Livingstonville- Joan Kliment Murtha died on September 30, 2017 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany.

She was born on December 31, 1932 in Rochester, NY but still claimed to be 39 years old.  Joan was raised by Anna (Kliment) and Alfred C. Kroeger, composer and violinist for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.  A woman...

Manfred M. Scharf

Manfred M. Scharf

Sep 30, 2017

Middleburgh- Manfred (Fred) Max Scharf, 72, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on Saturday, September 30th.

He was born at the end of WWII in Nuremberg, Germany on April 20, 1945 to Johan and Friederike (Kamm) Scharf.

He learned his trade as a printer on the Heidelberg printing press, and in 1964, at...

Steven C. Colon

Steven C. Colon

Sep 29, 2017

Middleburgh- Steven C. Colon, 49, of Grove Street, died peacefully at his home on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Steven was born on March 8, 1968 in the Bronx to Sally Juan and Cecilio Colon.

He worked for several years at the Schoharie County Highway Department before taking a position as a driver and...

Joseph A. Romberg

Joseph A. Romberg

Sep 29, 2017

Middleburgh- Joseph A. Romberg, 63, of Lorraine Drive, died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in the company of his loving family.

Joe was born in Manhattan on August 25, 1954 to the late Mary (Lochli) and Ernest Romberg.

Joe worked for many years as an elevator repair specialist with Hallmark Elevator...

Mary Lou Hanley

Mary Lou Hanley

Sep 23, 2017

Conesville – Mary Lou Hanley, 78, of Bull Hill Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Ellis Hospital.

Mary Lou was born on March 4, 1939 in Nyack to Helen (Koshinskie) and Alfred Affronti.

She worked for many years as a systems analyst with the Long Island Railroad before retiring and...

Donna M. Humphrey

Donna M. Humphrey

Sep 1, 2017

Middleburgh: Donna M. Humphrey, 59, of Windy Ridge Road, died unexpectedly, September 1, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Donna was born on May 24, 1958 in Albany to the late Mary Jane (Longhear) and Lawrence R. Southwick, Sr.

She had lived in Middleburgh for many years and worked at Stewarts and as...

Howard A. Bartholomew

Howard A. Bartholomew

Sep 1, 2017

Middleburgh: Howard A. Bartholomew, 78, of Clauverwie, died Friday, September 1, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Howard was born in Albany on June 22, 1939 to Dorothy (Bell) and Floyd Bartholomew, Sr.

He attended Middleburgh Central School before serving in the United States Army, during the Korean War, from 1958 until...

Arthur Joseph "Joe" Dyer, Jr.

Arthur Joseph "Joe" Dyer, Jr.

Aug 28, 2017

Middleburgh-Arthur Joseph Dyer Jr. (Joe), 69, of Boucks Hollow Road, passed away at his home on August 28, 2017.

Joe was born on November 25, 1947 in Albany to Beatrice (Conklin ) and Arthur Joseph Dyer, Sr.

After graduating from Middleburgh Central School, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving a full...

James E. Bixby

James E. Bixby

Aug 17, 2017

Middleburgh - James Ernest Bixby, 89, of Bixby Road, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville.

James was born on April 27, 1928 to Ernest James Bixby and Katherine Peek Bixby in the town of Middleburgh, in the house he has lived in all of his life.

James attended Middleburgh...

Arline M. Guest

Arline M. Guest

Aug 13, 2017

Huntersland:  Arline M. Guest, 80, of Huntersland Road passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Arline was born in Cobleskill on April 23, 1937 to Myrtle (Reid) and Herbert Cater.

She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1955 and went on to a career at...

Audrey J. Zeh

Audrey J. Zeh

Aug 12, 2017

Rensselaer- Audrey J. Zeh, 79, of Tanners Lane, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at The Eddy in Troy, following declining health.

Audrey was born on January 21, 1938 in Gloversville, to Audrey (Rumrill) and Seymore Zeh.

She worked as a profusionist at Albany Medical Center for many years, before retiring.

...

Eugene E. Engle

Eugene E. Engle

Aug 11, 2017

Fultonham: Eugene E. Engle, 65, of State Route 30 died Friday, August 11, 2017 at Albany Medical Center.

Gene was born in Cobleskill on June 9, 1952 to Mary (Ormsbee) and Everett Engle, who both predeceased him.

He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and went on to a career at Laborer's Union #157 in Schenectady,...

Elizabeth Petricek

Elizabeth Petricek

Aug 5, 2017

Huntersland – Elizabeth Petricek, 89, of Huntersland Road, died Saturday, August 05, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital.

Betty was born on June 20, 1928 in Czechoslovakia to Anna (Jezo) and Michael Hargas.

Betty grew up in a war-torn Europe until the Red Cross rescued her at 17 and reunited her with...

Peter R. Igneri

Peter R. Igneri

Jul 20, 2017

Middleburgh: Peter R. Igneri, 80, of Church Road, died Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

Peter was born on March 11, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to Theresa and Rocco Igneri.

He served in the United States Army and was proud of his time working in the NYPD.

Pete loved...

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